Phillies win NL East as Middleton seeks trophy back
Phillies celebrate clinching the NL East behind stars like Harper, Turner, and Nola with Middleton demanding the Commissioner's Trophy. The club eyes a home NLDS start at Citizens Bank Park, while Harper races to stay healthy amid a tight playoff push and bye considerations.
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Tigers edge Rays 2-1 as Skubal dominates on tough day
Detroit ace Tarik Skubal scattered two hits over seven scoreless innings, striking out seven as the Tigers beat Tampa Bay 2-1. Wenceel Perez drove in two runs with a fifth inning double, boosting Detroit's slim playoff hopes while Tampa Bay fell five games back.
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Bowman Leads NASCAR Playoffs After Turbulent Start
Alex Bowman anchored the No. 48 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series playoff opener at Atlanta and secured a fifth place as questions swirled about his future. Hendrick Motorsports and sponsor Ally backed him, while Bowman moved into the top 10 and eyed Kansas for the next round amid a field led by Kyle Larson and other veterans and surprise entrants.
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